I started using a moisturizer seriously when I was around 25 years old. At that time, I could already afford the L'oreal product lines, and I could already graduate from Eskinol. I have been a loyal Eskinol user since high school. As my income increased, I then switched to Murad and I even got regular diamond peels from my dermatologist (plus had my underarm laser done 10 years ago).
Everything changed when I became a housewife. I sometimes sneak in a bottle of Murad cleanser in the budget, but later on switched to just Dove soap. My moisturizer became Physiogel, which I share with my hubby. My face was never the same again. It was dry and lifeless. But I did not care much because I just stay in the house most of the time.
Last Christmas, my sister in law gave me a Murad Pomegranate Cleanser as a gift. I was so happy! That was also the time I got so bothered about my skin-- I started using this moisturizer from Face Shop. The old me would have bought something pricey at Rustan's but then again thought that I wanted a routine that I can sustain.
Now for the eye cream. I went to Face Shop again and found this serum for the eyes. I think it worked because my eyes do not look as tired when I wake up in the morning.
I read in some forums that women at my age should also start taking vitamins. I have been taking Conzace/ Vigor Ace during the last six months as prescribed my my doctors for tissue repair after my surgery. Lucky me, it had Vitamin E in it.
Ok, I'm 33 and I guess it's time that I embrace my age. I took a picture of myself last week and realized that I still don't look that bad. I think happiness or a sincere smile is the best facial of all. My husband agreed. He showed my pic to his officemates.
My next mission: get more sleep. I am an insomniac and my blood pressure is so low that I'm starting to worry.
